Summer Internship - Intellectual Property
About The Position
Type One Energy is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Intellectual Property Intern to join its Legal and IP team for a 12-week summer internship in Knoxville, Tennessee. The role offers hands-on experience at the intersection of law, technology, and innovation, contributing to internal intellectual property infrastructure, IP data and landscape analyses, and programs and resources that support commercialization efforts. It is suited to a law student with a strong interest in intellectual property law, innovation management, and the commercialization of advanced technologies. The intern will help build and organize the internal IP intranet and foundational IP platform, conduct research and analyses, prepare materials for internal stakeholders, and develop an IP-focused Lunch & Learn session. The position reports to Intellectual Property Counsel. The internship is scheduled to start May 24, 2027, pays $30 per hour, and is listed at 40 hours per week. Type One Energy develops an optimized stellarator fusion energy system using advanced manufacturing methods, computational physics, and high-field superconducting magnets. Its FusionDirect development program aims to pursue a low-risk, short-schedule path to a fusion power plant through a partner-intensive and capital-efficient strategy. The company states a commitment to community engagement in developing and deploying clean energy technology. Employment offers may be contingent on the Company's ability to comply with U.S. export control laws and obtain any required government authorizations. For U.S.-based positions, the company participates in E-Verify and requires new hires to complete Form I-9 employment eligibility verification. Type One Energy is an equal opportunity employer and processes applicant information for recruitment and related business purposes in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection laws.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Juris Doctor (JD) or LL.M. program.
- Strong interest in intellectual property law and innovation strategy.
- Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Goal-oriented, proactive, self-starter mindset, with willingness to take ownership of projects.
Nice To Haves
- Students currently in year two of their program are encouraged to apply.
- Technical background or coursework in engineering, physics, or related fields is an asset.
Responsibilities
- Assist in building and organizing the internal IP intranet page, including guidance materials, resource libraries, and helpful links.
- Curate and structure internal knowledge so employees can readily access IP-related information.
- Support foundational development of the Badgerwerks IP platform, including policies, organizational structures, and frameworks.
- Collaborate with legal, engineering, and R&D teams to align the platform’s structure with company goals.
- Conduct data-driven analyses related to IP strategy, competitor patent portfolios, and landscape mapping.
- Learn and use patent search and analysis tools to support strategic decision-making.
- Summarize key insights in reports and presentations for internal stakeholders.
- Draft legal memoranda, templates, and internal policy documents related to IP and commercialization.
- Research areas of IP law relevant to company initiatives, such as licensing, trade secrets, and technology transfer.
- Develop and present a Lunch & Learn session on an IP-related topic, turning research into practical company resources.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
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